Commenting on the award win, Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group said, “We are very honoured to receive this award for the very first time. This achievement bears testament to our commitment for excellence and the support rendered to our SME clients which has resulted in their continued trust.”

Christopher Yap, Managing Director, Business Banking, AmBank Group added, “This award recognises our efforts to support SMEs in their business growth through financing and knowledge-sharing which goes beyond financial accessibility. We will continue to deliver business banking solutions that pushes the boundaries of innovation in this exciting and challenging new era.”

Since its inception in 2011, The Global Banking and Finance Awards reflect the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational changes taking place within the Global Financial community. The awards were created to recognise companies of all sizes which are prominent in particular areas of expertise and excellence within the financial world.

About AmBank Group

AMMB Holdings Berhad is the holding company of AmBank Group and has been listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia since 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM11.6 billion and assets of RM137.9 billion at 31 March 2018.

AmBank Group is one of Malaysia’s premier financial solutions groups with over 43 years of experience in supporting Malaysians in their economic development. AmBank Group offers a wide range of both conventional and Islamic financial solutions and services, including wholesale banking, retail banking, investment banking, underwriting of general insurance, life assurance and takaful, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts.

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) is the biggest shareholder in the AmBank Group with a 23.8% holding and provides support with Board and senior management representation, risk and financial governance, product offerings and new business developments. In the general insurance business, the Group has partnered with Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG). In the life assurance and family takaful businesses, the Group has a partnership with MetLife International Holdings Inc (MetLife). The Group benefits in terms of expertise transfer from IAG and MetLife.